build or buy UQ?

[TyGuy]

is there anyway that i could modify an old sleeping bag to be used as an UQ?

[Red Wing]

sure is, check out Shugs vids on here somewhere's he's got one with a makeshift pod system jerry-rigging a sleeping bag. Also on Youtube, fixedbydoc has a mod sleeping bag UQ/pod

[TyGuy]

wow was that a fast response thanks slo! ive watched all of his beginner series but ill have to look for the other ones. are there any other options?

[Red Wing]

If you go to the DIY section of the forum I imagine there are some different styles of SB conversions. You have the pod which doesn't require any mods... you have the square SB tied off at the corners with nifty suspension tricks.. Check out the DIY forum but there are definitely a couple ways

[TyGuy]

awsome. i think ill start with a summer UQ

[TyGuy]

where do you guys but down for UQs?

[KerMegan]

Stormcrow is where I got mine.. hammockgear.com?
I think Paul at AHE has some also? be sure to check the DIY section of the various vendors...many fun discoveries await!

[Hiker9]

is there anyway that i could modify an old sleeping bag to be used as an UQ?

http://www.youtube.com/user/creative.../9/OWP7dmvTszk

CreativeKayt has a great step-by-step video on converting a cheap Walmart bag to an underquilt. Actually, she has several great DIY videos on making just about anything hammock-y.

[TyGuy]

thats awsome! ill have to give that a try!

[Roadrunnr72]

Stormcrow is where I got mine.. hammockgear.com?

Stormcrow does NOT have any for sale. His site says to check back in March.

I tried the mummy conversion. I cut the zipper off, then the hood. Sewed grossgrain around where the zipper was. Make sure you sew between the zipper and bag before you cut. I didn't like the way mine came out. It was a pain trying to sew it all together. I may try using it for a summer UQ. I just ordered a 3 season Incubator. I have a campout the March 4-6th. If the 3 season isn't here, I will be using the mummy conversion and a pad if it's cold.